by Wendy Fougner   PASSPORTS Many countries do not allow you to travel with a water damaged passport. When travelling, make sure you not only protect your passport from theft, but also from liquid damage. You don’t want a note on fi le that you might be tampering with your passport. It may sound like...Read More

by Lesli Heron Nepal is an adventure seekers playground. Where else in the world can you go for a trek, paraglide, balloon ride, bungy jump off one of the world’s highest falls, bird watch, go for a safari in jungles home to one-horned rhinoceroses and royal Bengal tigers and still canoe or kayak in white...Read More

by Wendy Fougner A few years ago we embarked on a family vacation to new destinations with heritage connections. Our journey spanned seven countries in Scandinavia and the Baltics over the course of three weeks: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. A bit of a whirlwind though a thoroughly enjoyable trip with plenty...Read More

by Barbara BroadbentA few year ago, Ian and I enjoyed a wonderful week in the Mediterranean on Windstar’s Windsurf, a 5-mast luxury yacht. We sailed from Venice down the east coast of the Adriatic, ending in Athens. Windstar’s award-winning service gives you the ability to choose, so you can enjoy what you like, when you...Read More

by Wendy Fougner Over the years, Bruce and I have stayed in countless hotels for business and pleasure, and they have run the gamut of cost and style – from hovel to palace. The hotel chain that we keep coming back to is the Radisson Blu. The service is fantastic and consistent across the chain,...Read More

by Lesli Heron  For some people with wanderlust, the lure of exotic lands and people so unlike home are what keep them going. For others, it’s the opportunity to immerse themselves in history and culture. Luckily, travel to the various regions in Asia satisfies most travel hankerings. One location you might consider adding when travelling...Read More

Last May, Lynn and her husband Bill went on an amazing safari trip through Southern Africa, visiting Cape Town, Johannesburg, Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls. We decided to sit down with Lynn and get all the details on her adventure! Q: What inspired you to embark on this adventure? A: I had been all over...Read More

by Wendy Fougner In October 2011, my husband and I had the unfortunate experience of having our passports stolen when we were in Athens. Over the years, people have frequently told me that you should bring always bring photocopies of your passports in case they get stolen, to help with the issuance of a temporary...Read More

Everyone has a few travel experiences that stand out as especially memorable, awe-inspiring or life changing. With this in mind, we decided to ask the Lloyds Travel team which travel experiences stick out to them as unforgettable. Barbara: On Safari in Tanzania A few years ago Barbara went on safari in Tanzania with Abercrombie and...Read More

by Wendy Fougner At the end of this past November, Bruce and I embarked on a biking trip through Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is an amazing destination with stunning landscapes and warm, friendly people. On the first day of our trip, Bruce and I visited the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which provides care and protection to...Read More